Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Industrial Relations and Human Resources

Cira Acri; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time, teaching-stream Assistant Professor in Industrial Relations and Human Resources, with an expected start date of July 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses at the St. George campus and contribute to graduate teaching in CIRHR, while advancing pedagogical inquiry and equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom.

Qualifications

• PhD in Industrial Relations or cognate field (Humanities/Social Sciences).
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and ability to develop online course materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses at the University of Toronto St. George campus.
• Graduate teaching in the CIRHR program at the graduate level.
• Engage in pedagogical inquiry and instructional development.
• Support equity, diversity, inclusion in learning and teaching.

Skills

Teaching experience

Pedagogical inquiry

Education

PhD in IR or related field

Job description

Post: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Industrial Relations and Human Resources

Employeur: University of Toronto

Description

The Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time, teaching stream appointment in the field of Industrial Relations and Human Resources. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an expected start date of July 1, 2024.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in a field related to Industrial Relations or a cognate area in either the Humanities or Social Sciences, by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek a candidate who has an established record as an outstanding and innovative instructor and one who is enthusiastic about the opportunity to enjoy a long-term career in teaching at the University of Toronto. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths . We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to teach on topics relating to industrial relations and human resources, but also more broadly with respect to the world of work, labour and organizations.

Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, and/or postsecondary access program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and the development of online course materials and lectures.The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses at the University of Toronto St. George campus and will also become a full member of the Graduate Centre CIRHR at the University of Toronto, undertaking graduate teaching in our professional master’s program at the St. George campus. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of references from referees of high standing.

Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching.More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ .

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

For more information, please visit: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor%2C-Teaching-Stream-Industrial-Relations-and-Human-Resources-ON/575551017/